Personal Injury Lawyers Melbourne & Victoria
Our compensation lawyers in Melbourne and across Victoria are ready to help you claim the compensation you deserve to protect your future and right wrong.
Shine Lawyers are your expert personal injury lawyers in Melbourne and Victoria
Shine Lawyers understands the challenges of navigating legal claims while you’re trying to heal and recover. For nearly 50 years, our experienced personal injury lawyers in Melbourne and across Victoria have helped thousands of Australians secure compensation and right wrong.
If you or your loved one suffers a physical or psychological injury or illness because of someone’s negligence or otherwise, contact us.
Our expert Melbourne personal injury solicitors offer an obligation-free initial consultation and access to affordable legal advice, on a No Win No Fee* basis. We’ll help you understand your entitlements and secure the compensation you deserve.
*Conditions apply
Am I eligible to make a compensation claim in Victoria?
Your eligibility to make a personal injury compensation claim in Victoria, may depend on the following:
If you’ve suffered an injury or illness due to someone’s negligence or otherwise.
The seriousness of your injury and how it happened.
How long ago your injury occurred.
Strict time limits apply
Strict time limits apply in Victoria for making a personal injury compensation claim and depend on the cause of your injury or illness. A general three-year claim time limit may apply to your situation. Your trusted Melbourne personal injury solicitors can advise you on the time limits of your claim.
Car accident claims in Melbourne, VIC
Anyone injured in a Victorian motor vehicle accident can make a TAC claim. You can also claim if your loved one was fatally injured. Your TAC claim must be made within 12 months from the date of:
Your motor vehicle accident, or
The first appearance of an accident injury.
Our expert Melbourne lawyers can advise you specific to your injury circumstances, including if your claim is against the Incorporated Nominal Defendant (where the at fault driver can’t be identified).
WorkSafe claims in Melbourne, VIC
A Victorian WorkSafe claim must be given to or served on your employer, the insurer or WorkSafe:
As soon as practicable if you’re claiming weekly payments.
Within 6 months if you’re claiming compensation for medical and like services.
Within 2 years of your loved one’s date of death from their work-related injury or illness.
Our expert workers’ compensation lawyers Melbourne can advise you specific to your circumstances.
Public liability claims in Melbourne, VIC
A claim for public liability compensation for personal injury or a loved one’s death must be brought within the earlier of:
3 years from the date that your cause of action is discoverable (most likely the date of your injury).
6 years from the date that your cause of action is discoverable (if you had a disability on your injury date).
12 years from the date of action (or lack of action) that’s alleged to have caused injury or death.
Shine’s expert personal injury lawyers in Melbourne can advise you specific to your circumstances, including which time limit is relevant to your claim.
Other types of personal injury claims in Victoria
Shine’s personal injury lawyers in Melbourne & Victoria can also help with your injury claim caused by:
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No Win, No Fee*
We do our best up-front to make sure you understand your legal case, including whether your case is on our No Win, No Fee* basis.
*Conditions apply
What can I claim for?
Your eligibility to claim personal injury compensation depends on the extent and circumstances of your injury or illness. In Victoria, you may be eligible to claim for:
Past and future lost income
Medical and rehabilitation expenses
Domestic care and support
Pain and suffering (general damages)
How long does a personal injury claim in VIC take?
The time taken for your personal injury compensation claim in VIC depends on:
Your injuries or illness.
Medical treatment, rehabilitation and healing.
It’s important to contact our Melbourne personal injury lawyers as soon as you can as time limits can be shorter or longer, depending on the cause of your injury or illness.
Fees
It’s important to us that everyone has access to justice. That’s why our personal injury lawyers Melbourne and VIC offer their legal services on a No Win No Fee* basis. You won’t have to worry about legal fees unless we secure compensation for you.
*Conditions apply
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Shine’s personal injury lawyers near me in Victoria
Our expert compensation lawyers in Melbourne and across Victoria can assist you with your personal injury claim.
Personal injury and compensation lawyers Melbourne, Victoria FAQS
What happens when you contact Shine’s injury compensation lawyers Melbourne, Victoria?
What happens when you contact Shine’s injury compensation lawyers Melbourne, Victoria?
1. Call us or fill out our free claim check online
Shine’s free online claim check asks you a few questions (including your name and contact details) to help us understand how you were injured.
2. Obligation-free appointment
If you have an eligible claim, we’ll be in touch to book your obligation-free appointment with our expert Melbourne personal injury solicitors. Your appointment can be:
In person at our offices in Melbourne, Ballarat, Dandenong, Epping, Geelong, Melton, Pakenham, Sunshine or Werribee
At a location that’s convenient and comfortable for you
By telephone
Online
3. Advice from expert personal injury lawyers Melbourne, VICYour experienced personal injury lawyers Melbourne will talk with you to better understand what happened to you and:
Discuss your best options to claim serious injury compensation.
Explain our No Win No Fee* cost agreement.
Explain the relevant time limits for your claim.
Talk you through the relevant personal injury claim process.
4. Our compensation lawyers Melbourne will pursue your personal injury compensation claim
Once you’ve signed our cost agreement and become a Shine Lawyers client we’ll do everything in our power to secure the maximum compensation available to you, as quickly as possible. We'll keep you informed of the legal process every step of the way.
Do you need a personal injury lawyer?
Do you need a personal injury lawyer?
Our expert personal injury lawyers in Victoria understand the laws and time limits relevant to your specific injury or illness claim. Having a trusted compensation lawyer in your corner means they can:
Ensure you claim the maximum possible compensation for your injury.
Identify the strengths of your existing claim.
Actively pursue your claim to move it forwards towards a successful resolution.
How much do personal injury lawyers in Melbourne cost?
How much do personal injury lawyers in Melbourne cost?
Our personal injury lawyers in Melbourne and Victoria provide their services on a No Win No Fee* basis. This means you won't have to pay our legal fees unless we win your claim and you’re awarded compensation.
The legal fees depend on how complicated your claim is, and the work needed to successfully secure compensation. Our trusted Melbourne personal injury solicitors will talk you through what legal fees to expect, once they know more about your claim.
*Conditions apply
